Radar System & Infrastructure Design Team Lead Electrical Engineer

Leidos Holding$131K — $237K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
  • 12+ years in engineering (BS) or 10+ years (MS)
  • 5+ years leading multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in large DoD or aerospace projects
  • Proficiency in radar, command-and-control, or data-processing systems
  • Knowledge of compute infrastructures and networking
  • Active DoD secret security clearance or eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Radar Back-End team in data-processing infrastructure
  • Oversee design and integration of technical systems and components
  • Support technical trade studies and design reviews
  • Manage budgets and program execution as Cost Account Manager
  • Monitor program performance metrics and identify risks
  • Facilitate collaboration across engineering and support teams
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements

Benefits

  • Access to a team of highly skilled engineers for collaborative growth
  • Engagement in complex, rewarding technical challenges
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership mentoring
  • Support for relocation to Huntsville, AL if necessary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement options
Full Job Description
Leidos' Ground Based Radar Digitization (GBRD) program is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the team responsible for the radar system and infrastructure that ingests, computes, manages, and distributes radar data. This role will guide the development and integration of the computing, networking, timing, operator interface, and command-center capabilities required to support reliable and synchronized radar operations. This role requires a seasoned technical contributor proficient in applying technical principles, theories, and concepts in electrical engineering and analysis. You will be responsible for developing solutions to technical problems and issues that may be difficult or unclear while collaborating with other members of the design teams. You will primarily accomplish work through leading your team of design engineers. You will be responsible for meeting product technical requirements within schedule and budget. The Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering assigned work scope while leading a cross-functional team to achieve program cost, schedule, and technical objectives. This position serves as a Cost Account Manager (CAM), responsible for developing and maintaining the Control Account Plan (CAP), forecasting Estimate at Completion (EAC), managing earned value performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring execution within the approved budget and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). This is not your average engineering position. You will work on a team of the most talented engineers in the region who push you to be better every day. This is a fast-paced program with unique technical challenges that will be a rewarding milestone in any engineering career. If you are up for the challenge of joining this team, then apply today to be considered. Primary Responsibilities - Lead and coordinate the Radar Back-End team responsible for radar data-processing infrastructure. - Oversee the design, development, integration, and delivery of: - Compute and data-center assets - Server racks and network equipment - Operator workstations and operator-center capabilities - Master clocks and system timing infrastructure - Beam formers and related radar-processing components - Command-center designs and technical architectures - Support and perform technical trade studies - Apply sound engineering practices to mature designs that meet system requirements - Support technical peer, table-top, and internal/external design reviews - Create and maintain Technical Data Package (TDP) artifacts, including models, drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and specifications - Serve as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) with responsibility for planning, managing, and executing the Control Account Budget (CAB) in accordance with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements. - Develop, maintain, and execute Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) activities to ensure alignment with program milestones and contractual deliverables. - Plan, prioritize, and assign work to cross-functional engineering and support personnel to meet program objectives. - Monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance through Earned Value metrics, Estimate at Completion (EAC), Estimate to Complete (ETC), and variance analysis. - Identify execution risks and opportunities, develop mitigation plans, and drive corrective actions to maintain program commitments. - Lead program execution reviews and provide accurate status, financial forecasts, and performance metrics to program leadership and customers. - Manage engineering change implementation, scope growth, and baseline changes while maintaining configuration and technical baseline integrity. - Coordinate with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, and Program Management to ensure integrated planning and execution. - Support proposal development, Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation, resource planning, and staffing forecasts for new business and program growth. - Ensure technical deliverables meet customer requirements, quality standards, and program objectives throughout the product lifecycle. - Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the IPT while mentoring engineers and developing future technical leaders. - Support customer meetings, design reviews, program management reviews (PMRs), Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and other technical and business reviews. - Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, EVMS processes, and applicable engineering and program management standards. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant technical field from an ABET-accredited university. - BS with12+ years of progressive engineering experience, or MS with 10+ years experience. - At least 5 years supporting or leading multidisciplinary teams. - Experience supporting large DoD or aerospace programs. - Demonstrated success working on complex, multi-disciplinary teams through development, integration, test, and production. - Experience with radar systems, mission systems, command-and-control systems, or other complex data-processing environments. - Knowledge of compute infrastructure, server systems, networking, data centers, or distributed processing architectures. - Experience with systems integration, technical coordination, and lifecycle management. - Strong technical judgment and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. - Experience with design reviews (PDR/CDR), configuration management, and risk management. - Basic understanding of radar systems and signal processing. - Active DoD secret security clearance (or eligibility to obtain and maintain). - Resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with radar, EO/IR, or advanced sensing technologies. - Experience with radar systems, mission systems, command-and-control systems, or other complex data-processing environments. - Knowledge of compute infrastructure, server systems, networking, data centers, or distributed processing architectures. - Experience with systems integration, technical coordination, and lifecycle management. Original Posting: July 14, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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